Hydrologic Outlook issued January 1 at 6:27PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
ESFBIS Colder temperatures will continue over the region through the weekend, with cold weather remaining in the forecast for the foreseeable future. This will once again cause ice to form on the Missouri River. While the river came close to icing-in just before Christmas, a return to warmer weather reversed that trend and removed some ice from the Bismarck and Mandan area. This time around, there is much less room in the river to store ice below the University of Mary, so the icing-in will likely occur very quickly once it starts. While it is impossible to predict exactly when
Hydrologic Outlook issued December 30 at 2:26PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
ESFBIS Colder weather returns to the region on Tuesday with daily low temperatures in the single digits, and even colder weather to follow for the foreseeable future. This will once again cause ice to form on the Missouri River. While the river came close to icing-in just before Christmas, a return to warmer weather reversed that trend and removed some ice from the Bismarck and Mandan area. This time around, there is much less room in the river to store ice below the University of Mary, so the icing-in will likely occur very quickly once it starts. While it is
Dense Fog Advisory issued December 25 at 9:07AM CST until December 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The fog may deposit a thin layer of ice on surfaces, making them slippery.
Dense Fog Advisory issued December 23 at 6:20AM CST until December 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Northwest and central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The fog could deposit a thin layer of ice on untreated surfaces.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 22 at 8:22PM CST until December 23 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations from a light glaze, up to a tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of north central, south central, and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 22 at 6:19AM CST until December 22 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Northwest and west central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation may transition to snow this afternoon, with total accumulations up to one inch.
Dense Fog Advisory issued December 22 at 9:34AM CST until December 22 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
* WHAT...Visibility less than one quarter mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of north central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Dense Fog Advisory issued December 22 at 6:23AM CST until December 22 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
* WHAT...Visibility less than one quarter mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 22 at 6:19AM CST until December 22 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Ward, McLean, Mercer, Oliver, Morton, and Burleigh Counties. * WHEN...From noon CST /11 AM MST/ today to 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation may transition to snow later this afternoon and evening, with total accumulations up to one inch.
High Wind Warning issued December 19 at 8:47AM CST until December 19 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
* WHAT...Northwest winds up to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. * WHERE...Much of southwest and far south central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...The high winds may cause minor damage to trees, small outbuildings, fencing, and signs. Objects left unsecured outside will easily be blown around. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.